mixed_layer
PI: Wilford Gardner, Jan Gundersen (temperature-based)
John Morrison (density-based)
dataset: Mixed layer depths
project/cruise: Arabian Sea Process Cruise 1, TTN-050
ship: Thomas Thompson
PI Notes
PI Notes on density vs. temperature calculation
Parameters Descriptions Units
event event number, from event log
sta_std Arabian Sea standard station identifier
sta station number
cast CTD cast number
MLD_0d1_t depth of mixed layer based on meters
a .1 deg. C change in temperature
MLD_0d5_t depth of mixed layer based on meters
a .5 deg. C change in temperature
depth_start_temp starting depth used in computation meters
based on temperature
MLD_0d03_dp depth of mixed layer based on decibars
a .03kg/m^3 change in density
MLD_0d05_dp depth of mixed layer based on decibars
a .05kg/m^3 change in density
MLD_0d125_dp depth of mixed layer based on decibars
a .125kg/m^3 change in density
MLD_0d25_dp depth of mixed layer based on decibars
a .25kg/m^3 change in density
depth_start_dens starting depth used in computation decibars
based on density